Today I spoke with Algorand's COO & CPO for an exclusive update. Algorand is a technology company that built and developed the world’s first open, permissionless, pure proof-of-stake blockchain protocol that, without forking, provides the necessary security, scalability, and decentralization needed for today’s economy. They enable traditional finance and decentralized financial businesses to embrace the world of frictionless finance. In 2021, big things are happening for Algorand. Don't just watch it all unfold, get amongst it! ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Algorand 00:55 What is Algorand? and why does it matter? 04:00 The team behind Algorand 06:07 Key assets of Algorand 07:28 ASC1 - Algorand Smart Contracts; why they are unique 10:24 Getting recognition for the underlying tech of Algorand 11:36 ASA - Algorand Standard Assets 14:00 Compatibility with other Layer-1s 16:51 Positioning Algorand across DeFi and CeFi: This is important! 20:26 Collaboration with other Layer-1s: forging interconnected tech relationships 23:28 Atomic transfers 25:02 Re-keying in Layer-1 29:02 Partnerships, applications and sales 32:34 Real-world applications of Algorand. So many startups building on Algorand 34:08 Difference between protocol and revenue 37:14 Staking and rewards 39:54 Building the toolbox for Algorand 42:59 Algorand is 100% open source. 43:59 Forking and Vampire attacks: discussion the tech benefits of Algorand 46:08 Regulated in the US; discussing compliance and Reg. 47:25 Anybody can participate in Algorand. That's the beauty of it. 50:19 Mzaalo, Marshall Islands and much more 53:33 Recent announcements/developments/intergrations 57:58 Marketing and growth ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● Links: Website: https://www.algorand.com/ telegram: https://t.me/algorand Twitter: https://twitter.com/Algorand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/algorand/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/algorand ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● ►Join The BCB Tele https://t.me/BlockchainBradCommunity​​ ► Follow on twitter: https://twitter.com/Brad_Laurie​​ ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● PAYMENT/DONATION DISCLOSURE: This was free content. I have not received financial compensation for doing this video. INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE: I have no investment in ALGO at this time, but I am considering buying ALGO ●▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬● GENERAL DISCLAIMER: The information provided is not to be considered as a recommendation to buy or invest in certain assets or currencies and is provided solely as an educational and information resource to help traders make their own decisions. Past performance is no guarantee of future success. It is important to note that no system or methodology has ever been developed that can guarantee profits or ensure freedom from losses. BlockchainBrad shall not be liable to the participant for any damages, claims, expenses or losses of any kind (whether direct or indirect) suffered by the participant arising from or in connection with the information obtained this website or directly from the website owner.